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Health & Science2h 55m ago

Children not only enjoy watching movies like Moana, but also learn lessons from them and apply those lessons to their own lives.

Radboud University, Netherlands

Who
communication scientists at Radboud University, researcher Nienke Vervoort, 55 Dutch children ages 7 to 12
What
Children not only enjoy watching movies like Moana, but also learn lessons from them and apply those lessons to their own lives.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:03 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
Radboud University, Netherlands ·
Why
This is the conclusion reached by communication scientists at Radboud University after studying how children ages 7 to 12 responded to the movie Moana.
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Movies can inspire children not to give up, to work together, develop their own identity, and consider social issues, according to a recent study.

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